Riff Tone
Self Control
Laura Branigan
Guitarother1980s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown electric guitar (model not confirmed for studio recording)
AmpUnknown (no amp model confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsUnknown (likely single coils or humbuckers, not specified in sources)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb4.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No primary sources confirm the exact guitar or amp used on the original 1984 studio recording. Most available tabs and covers use generic electric guitars in standard tuning. No evidence of specific pedals or amp models tied to the studio recording. This profile is for the studio version, 1984.
Tone Character(10)
bright and slightly compressedchorus shimmertight, percussive attackclear note separationmodulation-richspatial depth from reverbclean to edge-of-breakupstudio-polishedarticulate rhythm80s pop/rock guitar
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires tight timing and clean execution to match the 80s pop/rock production, especially with the chorus effect.
Sources
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Create Free AccountGuitarother1980s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown electric guitar (model not confirmed for studio recording)
AmpUnknown (no amp model confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsUnknown (likely single coils or humbuckers, not specified in sources)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb4.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No primary sources confirm the exact guitar or amp used on the original 1984 studio recording. Most available tabs and covers use generic electric guitars in standard tuning. No evidence of specific pedals or amp models tied to the studio recording. This profile is for the studio version, 1984.
Tone Character(10)
bright and slightly compressedchorus shimmertight, percussive attackclear note separationmodulation-richspatial depth from reverbclean to edge-of-breakupstudio-polishedarticulate rhythm80s pop/rock guitar
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires tight timing and clean execution to match the 80s pop/rock production, especially with the chorus effect.